Which of the Following Is the Most Notable Accomplishment of the Phoenicians

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most notable accomplishment of the Phoenicians?

• A)The discovery of gold.
• B)The development of a sailing ship's rudder.
• C)The development of a magnetic compass as an aid to navigation.
• D)A rejection of international trade to focus on internal peace.
• E)The development of a phonetic alphabet for writing.

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Definitions:

Tonometry

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Funduscopy

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Otoscope

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